pavolva Tag

This recipe proves two things. One: Candied flowers can last. Two: Size matters.
As to the first point, I sugared these violets in April. The last of the batch I created for a Canadian Gardening article, they remained perfect, crisp and crystallized in their tiny plastic container. For 3 months. Take that dratted summer humidity!
As to the second point? When I made this a sublime dish a few years ago, my tiny kitchen quickly turned the situation ridiculous. Meringues cooled in the dining room while dirty dishes circled in a holding pattern over the living room coffee table. With no counter space left I whipped the cream crouching on the floor as my hand mixer splattered dairy product on the walls. Upon presenting the dessert, I'm told I punctuated the birthday greetings with "Never Again" instead of heartfelt exclamation marks. "Happy Birthday, Dad Never Again Hope you like the dessert Never Again May all your birthday wishes come true Never Again."
But this is what Mom wanted for her birthday dessert. Since I can refuse her nothing, this is what I made